PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL ANALYST (TREASURY)

Principal Financial Analyst (Treasury)

Metro's mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Performs highly complex financial analysis work in support of Metro's Debt, Investment, Cash Liquidity, Banking Operations, or Financial Planning functions to maximize Metro's working capital. The Principal Financial Analyst (Treasury) will manage highly complex financial analysis work in support of Metro's debt program, investments, cash liquidity, banking operations and financial planning to maximize Metro's working capital, strategic initiatives and resource assessment.

Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of July 6, 2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Examples of Duties

• Manages the investment program of Metro's working capital; invests the liquidity component and oversees external managers hired to invest assets
• Manages daily cash flow for operation and project expenses
• Coordinates cash management and investment with debt activities
• Maintains and updates cash management policies and procedures
• Tracks, monitors, and ensures compliance with applicable agreements, covenants, and restrictions, investment policy, statutory, and legislative restrictions for all Metro Treasury programs
• Assists in structuring, documenting, marketing, and the sale of Metro's debt and lease financings, as well as, assisting with the development and operation of other Treasury Department programs
• Assists in the preparation of presentations to Metro's committees, Metro's Board of Directors, rating agencies, investors, and other external groups
• Reviews operating fund portfolio structure and recommends restructuring or reallocation of assets as appropriate
• Manages Metro's banking services and maintains banking relations by serving as the primary liaison and administrator for commercial banking relationships for user departments
• Manages sales tax audit, forecasting, and recovery contract
• Conducts research and prepares documentation associated with Metro's ongoing banking operations, investment, debt, and financial planning programs
• Prepares monthly and quarterly financial reports
• Performs highly complex analytical work in support of Metro's investment or debt programs, planning function, and/or pension and benefits administration; prepares pension and OPEB (Other Post-Employment Benefits) invoices
• Serves as project manager of procurements and assists in the selection of banking and financial services providers
• Reviews legislative guidelines and interoffice policies to develop, implement, and monitor compliance with Metro's debt, investment, and banking policies
• Monitors the financial condition of public agencies and financial institutions to protect securities purchased, invested, or deposited by Metro
• Monitors material events and assists in meeting continuing disclosure obligations
• Coordinates Metro's Treasury Department activities with financing team members, legal counsel, bankers, financial advisors, and underwriters
• Assists Accounting, Budget, and Planning staff in the preparation of information required for financial statements, Long-Range Transportation Plan, and annual budget development
• Procures Metro's bond financing and maintains supporting data to meet post issuance compliance and other reporting requirements
• Approves payment of expenditures from bond proceeds to ensure compliance with tax laws
• Conducts special projects, requiring complex legal or technical reference and documentation
• Provides Treasury services to Metro's component units, programs, and external agencies
• Performs short- to long-range cash forecasting
• Leads the development of the Treasury Department's annual operating budget or annual debt budget
• Leads, coaches, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned employees

May be required to perform other related job duties

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred
• Five years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, banking, treasury operations, financial advisory services, insurance, or related field
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
• National or state recognized financial, accounting, or related professional designations preferred

Preferred Qualifications are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.

The following are the preferred qualifications:

• Experience reviewing and monitoring compliance for public finance documents and agreements
• Experience forecasting and modeling financial costs, interest income, and operational revenue
• Experience utilizing fixed-income securities to manage short-term cash flow and liquidity, and fund capital projects
• Experience compiling data and preparing complex financial reports

Essential Knowledge

Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

• Theories, principles, and practices of finance, accounting, business administration, underwriting, economics, banking, modeling, and investment management
• Theories, principles, and practices of transportation, planning, and public finance
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing bonds, securities, and other investment options
• Business investments and transactions of tax-exempt debt instruments
• Financial advisory and legal practices related to municipal finance
• Federal and state regulations governing financial institutions
• Financial analysis, research procedures, and document retention
• Investment best practices and procedures
• Mathematics and statistics

Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

• Performing principal-level analytical work in financial management
• Managing financial resources
• Creating economic models
• Critical thinking
• Determining strategies to achieve goals
• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and developing and recommending solutions
• Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions and recommendations
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Preparing complex comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
• Microsoft Office Suite applications

Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

• Compile, analyze, and interpret highly complex data
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, and budgets
• Lead, guide, train, mentor, and motivate assigned staff
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Special Conditions

• This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority when classified as an Intermittent, Emergency, Annuitant, or Temporary employee, is assigned to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) or Board Clerk's Office, and/or reporting directly to the LACMTA Board of Directors
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out